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Sterling Silver For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Late 20th Century
Photo Frame White Enamel and Hand Painted Flower Garlands Sterling Silver Salimb
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted floral miniature by the painter Renato Dainelli, fire-enamelled on a white background in Art Nouveau...
Category
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Candlelighter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver filigree candlelighter. Handmade in a filigree design, it invokes the craftsmanship of Israeli artisans and the world renowned Betzalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. The artists are known to blend "varied strands of surroundings, tradition and innovation," in paintings and craft objects that invokes "biblical themes, Islamic design and European traditions," in their effort to "carve out a distinctive style of Jewish art" for the new nation they intended to build in the ancient Jewish homeland. Perfect for Shabbat candle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hannah Hull by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The unadorned Hannah Hull pattern, known for its simple, clean lines, was inspired by old colonial design and was first introduced by Tuttle in 1927.
Hannah Hull by Tuttle sterling ...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 123 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey & Garrard England Sterling Silver Tea Set Teapot with Wood Handle
Located in Gardena, CA
Asprey & Garrard England sterling silver tea set, 2000. Set includes teapot, creamer, and open sugar bowl. Teapot with wood handle and finial. Each with engraved monogram to the side...
Category
Early 2000s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Introduced in 1899, the graceful clusters of buttercups adorning each piece are reminiscent of hand-sewn Venetian lace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Van Kempen & Begeer, 20th Century
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Bread Basket, Van Kempen & Begeer, 20th Century
An oval round Dutch silver bread basket with floral openwork decor and pearl rim. The basket has
a scalloped shape. The...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
800 Silver Tea and Coffee set 4 pieces Made in Italy, 80s.
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver tea and coffee set 4 pieces
Made in Italy, 80s. Never used. Like New.
Total weight kg. 1.00.
The teapot is 18 cm high, the coffee pot 15 cm.
All the pieces are regularly s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Clock Red fired enamel on guillochè, with columns in Neoclassico Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Clock Red fired enamel on guillochè, with columns in Neoclassico Salimbeni. Small gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver table clock with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, with co...
Category
1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Silvered Sea Shell Lister's Conch
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has ...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Octagonal Britannia Standard Silver Coffee Pot - Garrard & Co. London 1977
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1977 by Garrard & Co., this Britannia Standard Silver Coffee Pot is in excellent condition. This magnificent coffee pot is octagonal in shape with a serpent spo...
Category
1970s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Colonial Fiddle by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 42 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial Fiddle by Watson sterling silver Flatware set, 42 pieces. This set features a classic, timeless, unadorned fiddle shaped handle and includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Candlesticks light Green Enamel and hand painted ivy on Sterling Silver
Located in Firenze, FI
Pair of Candlesticks light Green Enamel and hand painted ivy on Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pair of gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver candlesticks with translucent fired enamels on ...
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
800 Silver Tea and Coffee set 4 pieces Made in Italy, 80s.
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver tea and coffee set 4 pieces
Made in Italy, 80s. Never used. Like New.
Total weight kg. 1.3
The teapot is 20 cm high, the coffee pot 17 cm.
All the pieces are regularly sta...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni.
Table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel inserted in a very fine ha...
Category
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Hammered Sterling Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love sterling frames but hate polishing them? No worries, these picture frames are tarnish resistant and will stay looking gorgeous. A modern hammered motif looks great in any room o...
Category
2010s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Photo Frame Large two-tone striped enamel Black and Yellow Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in gold plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on two-tone striped guillochè. In a contemporary style. Ground glass and velvet panel. ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Dresden Scroll by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 54 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dresden Scroll by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 54 pieces. This set includes:
6 Knives, 9"
6 Forks, 7 3/8"
6 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
6 Teaspoons, 6"
6 Place Soup Spoons, 6 7/...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
21th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chalice
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice in sterling silver.
Volutes have been embossed on the base of the chalice, typical of the Baroque style, interspersed with hammered parts.
A golden cup...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24pc Place New
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Place size old English Tipt by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 24 pieces. This set includes:
6 Place Knives, 9 1/4"
6 Place Forks, 7 1/2"
6 Pla...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Enamelled sterling silver heart shaped trinket box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This lovely sterling silver heart shaped trinket, or pill box, has been decorated with a hand painted scene of a wicker basket full of flowers with a butterfly resting on one of the ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Smithsonian by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 59 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Dinner Size Smithsonian by Stieff sterling silver Flatware set - 59 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Knives w/pistol grip handles, 9"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4"
8 Salad ...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Sterling Silver and Rock Crystal Footed Bowl with Horse
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous rock crystal and agate footed bowl with sterling silver rim and base, featuring a horse perched on its edge. Expertly crafted in Portugal by a master jeweller.
Category
2010s Portuguese Sterling Silver
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Triumphant Star
Located in New York, NY
Triumphant star silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fountain Pen Sterling Silver and 14kt Gold Nib Fire-Enamel Art Deco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain p en in 925/1000 sterling silver and 14 kt gold nib, with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Diameter mm. 11, length cm. 14. Silver weight gr. 53. . Designed by Giorgio Salimbe...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Box Black Red Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions cm. 10.4 x 13.4 x 3.2. Weight gr. 530. Designed by Giorgio Sali...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Photo Frame Empire Style Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Gold-plated 925/1000 silver square photo frame with fire-enamelled Empire-style leaves on a rounded edge. External dimensions cm. 9 x 9, internal cm. 7.7 x 7.7. Weight gr. 87. Design...
Category
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Unique silver tray Georg Jetel for Alton Sweden Signed and dated
By Alton
Located in Paris, FR
anOne of a kind silver tray designed by Georg Jetel
(1934-2012) for ALTON Falköping in 1980
Signed and dated. Weight ca 1082 grams
Minor wear
Silver tray hand Textured
Category
1980s Swedish Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Snuff Box reproducing the painting of a Roman glimpse late 1800s Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuffbox Rectangular for table with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with very fine fire-enamelled miniature hand-painted by the painter Renato Dainelli repro...
Category
1990s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
Patrick Mavros 925 Sterling Silver Zebra and Foal Figurine on a Blackwood Base
By Patrick Marvos
Located in Braintree, GB
Patrick Mavros 925 sterling silver Zebra and Foal figurine, beautifully crafted and mounted on a stunning blackwood base.
Made in Africa, Zimbabwe, circa 1990s.
Hallmarked with PM ...
Category
1990s Zimbabwean Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 56 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This se...
Category
1970s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Table Box Octagonal Black Enamel with light Blue Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions diameter cm. 15.8 high cm . 8.2. Weight gr. 974. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni for Car...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Gilt Silver Annual Spoon Design Bernadotte 1978
Located in Bochum, NRW
Annual spoon, 1978, design Bernadotte, in original box.
Gold-plated Sterling silver with enamel butterfly decor.
Each marked to the backside "Design Bernadotte Sterling SPORR", 925...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Cleto Munari 1985 Milano Architectural Water Pitcher Jar in Solid .925 Sterling
By Cleto Munari
Located in Miami, FL
Architectural water pitcher-jar designed by Cleto Munari.
Awesome sculptural piece from Munari Milano, made in Vicenza, Italy, circa 1970's. It was designed by Cleto Munari itself, with aerodynamics geometric patterns in an edition of only 3 pieces. This very rare water pitcher-jar was carefully hand crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver.
Has a total weight of 766.65 grams and a dimension of 11.5 by 7 inches (29.2 x 17.8 cm).
Stamped, with the maker's mark, the Italian control assay hallmarks, serially numbered for the edition and signed, "CLETO MUNARI .925 1/3 MUNARI ITALY *1702 VI".
In 1985 Cleto Munari, set up a workshop-studio for the manufacture of unique objects in collaboration with some of the greatest architects, designers, artists, and writers in the world, among them Mario Botta, Alessandro Mendini, Alvaro Siza Vieira...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Streamlined Moderne Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this pair of new sterling silver candlesticks. They have a neoclassic style; straight lines and no decoration. Sleek and modern and at the same time sophi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Twelve 800 Silver Underplates, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Twelve 800 silver underplates, Italy, 1980s.
Very elegant, each weighs gr. 430. The total weight of the 800 silver is gr. 5160.00!!
Purchased by my ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Contemporary Sterling Silver Hand Chased Leaf Tray
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning 925 sterling silver leaf tray. Expertly crafted and hand chased, made by a master jeweller. Perfect for the table for trinkets or just as beautiful on it's own as an empty...
Category
2010s Portuguese Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Enamel and Gem Stone Siddur by Yaakov Davidov circa, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Yaakov Davidoff is the top 21st century Silversmith and creating Judaica, This Binding is absolutely remarkable.
A truly unique and beautiful .925 Large and substantial silver enc...
Category
2010s Israeli Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher: Timeless Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting our exquisite Sterling Silver Water Pitcher, a testament to classic craftsmanship and timeless design, now expertly restored to its ori...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you love modern, edgy sterling silver, keep reading. This sterling silver cup and plate have a modern “Jensenesque” quality. The cup is sleek and st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup & Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver (Kiddush) goblet and matching plate. Made in Israel it is modern and sharp. It has a striped design; alternating between the two. The stripes have finely engraved ridges that give it texture. This would make a beautiful wedding or Father’s Day gift!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
Located in New York, NY
Scotch Bonnet partially silvered 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Sterling Silver Menu Place Card Holders, Garrard & Co, 1997
Located in Glasgow, GB
A set of six Elizabeth II sterling silver novelty place card holders, by Garrard & Co, London, 1997. Each of the cast models are in the form of a dolphin leaping over a wave, in a fi...
Category
1990s British Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Barcaccia/Jatta in Hand-Beaten 800 Silver, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Barcaccia/Jatta in hand-beaten 800 silver, Italy, 1980s
Purchased by my grandparents in one of the most important silver shops in my city. It weighs almost 3 kg.! Worked and hammered...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
800 Silver Champagne Bucket, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver champagne bucket, Italy, 1980s.
Belonged to my grandparents and never used. Small signs of wear, overall in more than good condition. Regularly stamped with state marks. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Powder Case Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Powder case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fired enamel. Opening with spring button. Ground mirror and retina inside. Measure cm. 7.3 x 7.3 x 1.5. Weight ...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
4-Piece Tea and Coffee Service Plus Tray, Empire Style, 800 Silver, Italy, 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
4-Piece tea and coffee service plus tray, Empire style, 800 silver, Italy, 1980.
The service has a total weight of 2,212 kg (coffee pot 439 g and measures 26 x 22 x 11 cm, teapot 38...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Mardi Jo Cohen 1990 Memphis 20 Flatware Service in Sterling with Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Flatware set designed by Mardi Jo Cohen (1959-).
Fabulous sculptural table pieces, crafted by the renowned American metalsmith artist Mardi Jo Cohen back in the 1990. These pieces has been individually made with Memphis design patterns in solid sterling silver, with high polished finish. This set is composed by 20 pieces divided in 5 sets.
Gemstones: Mounted in bezel settings, with round brilliant cuts gemstones such; five peridots and five pink topaz, with an approximate weight of 12 carats.
Materials: Silver, Lucite, gemstones, Formica and enamel paint.
Weight: Combined of 911.60 Grams, (584.36 Dwt).
Measurements: Average of 30 mm by 174 mm (1.18 x 6.85 Inches).
Hallmarks: Each piece is stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "MARDI JO COHEN 90 STERLING SILVER".
Mardi Jo Cohen born in 1959. Her works can be found in the Yale University Collection, the National Museum of American Jewish History and the Museum of Art and Design in New York, as well as other prominent museums and galleries coast to coast. Often seen in the form of serving utensils and jewelry is rarely seen let alone available to acquire.
The Memphis style
Was emerged in 1981, when the Italian designer and architect Ettore Sottsass founded a group of artists and designers called Memphis. Bob Dylan’s song 'Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again' was playing on repeat during the group’s first meeting, which led to the group being named 'Memphis'. After the inaugural meeting, the group decided that they would meet again in February 1981. The members brought over 100 drawings with them, picturing a variety of bold, colorful designs with multiple stylistic influences. The Memphis Group went on to create furniture, fabrics, patterns, ceramics and other products in a distinctly Postmodern style that blended stylistic traits of 1950s kitsch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Photo Frame Double Opening Fired Enamel on Guillochè Sterling Silver Saliimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped double opening photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè. Early 1900s English Art Nouveau style. Open size cm. 13.5 cm hig...
Category
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Stering Silver Baroque revival round Tureen plus dish
By L'artigiano dell' Argento
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling Silver Baroque style tureen with handles and base. The round shape is embellished with chisels, typical of the Baroque style. The tureen is placed on a round waved plate wh...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
European, Later 20th Century
This later 20th-century European tray is a striking piece, featuring a rectangular for...
Category
Late 20th Century European Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Photo Frame Red Enamel Guillochè and Hand Engravings Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped oval photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on sunburst guillochè and Louis XVI French Empire style ornaments. External dimensions c...
Category
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21th Century Italian Sterling Silver and Wood Conductor' Baton
Located in VALENZA, IT
21th Century Italian sterling silver and wood conductor' baton.
Conductor's baton in sterling silver with wood inlays.
The wand is complete...
Category
2010s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modern Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly sculptural sterling silver necklace by Peruvian silversmith and designer Grazielle Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, circa 1970. Marks to ne...
Category
1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Round Jewellery Box by William & Son 'William Asprey'
Located in Braintree, GB
21st Century sterling silver round jewellery box by William & Son (William Asprey)
Made in England, London, 2016Fully hallmarked.
Box has a plain round body and a velvet interior.
Dimension:
Diameter x height: 8.5 x 3.5 cm
Weight: 191 grams
Founded in 1999 by William Asprey, a seventh generation member of the Asprey...
Category
2010s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
21st Century Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Water Pitcher, Italy, 2003
Located in Cagliari, IT
A fine handmade sterling silver Art Deco style water pitcher, ebonized wood handle.
Weight: 965 grams.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Photo Frame, Embossed Leaf Pattern, Italy, 20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage sterling silver photo frame with embossed leaf pattern - inset glass liner - wood veneered back and easel with high polished / gloss finish - original paper liner with maker'...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Salt/Pepper/Toothpick Set in 800 Silver and Crystal, Italy, 1990
Located in Palermo, IT
Salt/pepper/toothpick set in 800 silver and crystal, Italy, 1990
Intact, never used. Small signs of ageing.
Regularly stamped with state marks.
Found in a noble apartment.
Category
1990s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.
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